YEARLY HIGH
418.2578 CRC
YEARLY LOW
387.5405 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
402.5536 CRC

2012 SGD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SGD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 418.2578. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 387.5405.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.7173 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 396.7236 to the December average rate of 410.5487, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 418.2578 was down 0.77% compared to the 2011 peak of 421.5047, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SGD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,091,289 CRC
2011 Average 1,997,407 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,937,703 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 153,586.59 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

412.4966
389.1219
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to CRC Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 400.0993, compared to 405.0080 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.9087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 400.0993
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 405.0080

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 18.7569 CRC (High: 406.4824 / Low: 387.7255). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1372 CRC (High: 410.0480 / Low: 406.9108).

January Spread (Volatile) ±18.7569
November Spread (Stable) ±3.1372

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 8.1454 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.1454

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 410.5487) against the same month in 2011 (average: 387.0045), the exchange rate shifted by +23.5442 (+6.08%).

2012 Avg (December) 410.5487
2011 Avg (December) 387.0045

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 406.4824 387.7255 396.7236
February 411.7704 402.0040 406.4678
March 409.8483 399.8275 403.7495
April 407.3933 400.2477 403.3697
May 408.0629 389.5577 399.2152
June 395.5297 387.5405 391.0698
July 401.6740 392.6986 397.1225
August 403.1754 397.9822 400.3141
September 408.8212 399.6059 405.5729
October 410.7079 405.1269 408.1938
November 410.0480 406.9108 408.2960
December 418.2578 408.5167 410.5487